We are thinking about doing the Carson River this weekend with flows around 850 cfs.
Does anyone have any new or comments on this years Sidewinder? It has gotten kind of iffy the last couple ...
The Middle channel at Sidewinder aka Rattlesnake Rapid is best choice overall. Left channel can be used if you are quick to respond and can turn your oarboat into the current on a narrow path; one ...
We rafted and hit the sidewinder at 12:30 PM on Wednesday 4/29. 12' paddle raft. River flow was between 900-1000 csf. Be sure to stay far far right and line up to get down the short chute ... ...
I see from the photos plenty more water on right channel. When we went down several weeks ago, we naturally took left channel since we were unaware Sidewinder was no more.
Sure is different!
We also experienced the new rapid March 19 at a lower flow. We were two catarafts, a raft and three inflatables. Unfortunately, the cats were in front expecting the same sidewinder we've run for ...